GRIFFIN’S LOBBYING BID TO NO AVAIL

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said there’s “no possibility” Robert Griffin III will play in the preseason, rebuffing the quarterback’s public lobbying effort from earlier in the day.

Shanahan also said Monday he’s made no deal with Griffin about being patient during training camp in exchange for a promise to play in Week 1 of the regular season. The coach said the plan is for Griffin to play in Week 1, but it won’t happen if there’s a setback involving Griffin’s knee.

Around the league

The Bears signed former Chargers running back Curtis Brinkley to a one-year contract.

• Kevin Kolb returned to practice for the first time since hurting his left knee and said he’s ready to compete with rookie EJ Manuel for the starting quarterback job with the Bills.

• Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles left midway through the Chiefs’ practice with a strained foot.

• Jets running back Joe McKnight appeared to be fine after he was carted to the locker room, wearing an oxygen mask, after dropping to the field during a drill Monday. McKnight, who has a history of migraine headaches, has been recovering from a head injury and dealing with dehydration during training camp.

• Browns running back Montario Hardesty injured his right thumb in practice.

• Panthers backup offensive tackle Bruce Campbell will need surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder.

• Veteran kicker Ryan Longwell said he will retire as a Packer.

• Colts linebacker Justin Hickman will likely miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.